Pentagon seeks billions from Congress over Iran war costs

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war is expected to cost $37.5 billion.

WHO: Pete Hegseth

WHAT: Said the Iran war is expected to cost Americans $37.5 billion and sought billions from Congress

WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The Pentagon estimates the Iran war will cost Americans $37.5 billion, up from an earlier $29-billion estimate.

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